Laurel Circle Lecture Series: Dr. W. John Kress

Dr. W. John Kress is Distinguished Scientist and Curator Emeritus at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. He was Curator of Botany for over thirty years and formerly served as the Interim Under Secretary for Science at the Smithsonian and Director of Science in the Grand Challenges Consortia at the institution.

4:30pm - 5:30pm (open to the public): Self-Guided Walk

Explore the landscape at your own pace during this self-guided walk, where Dr. Kress and members of the Mount Auburn Horticulture Team will be stationed at select points to share insights, answer questions, and engage in informal conversation. Enjoy peak foliage among our collection of 5,000+ trees.

5:30pm - 6:30pm (ticketed): Reception and Book Signing

Enjoy a reception in the Bigelow Chapel Glass Wing, as well as the opportunity to get a copy of Smithsonian Trees of North America signed by Dr. Kress. Books must be purchased in advance through this Eventbrite page - available as an add-on.

6:30pm - 8:00pm (ticketed): Keynote lecture and Q&A

Dr. Kress will deliver a keynote lecture followed by a Q&A with members of the Mount Auburn Horticulture Team.

Tickets:

$25 member, $50 non-member.

Lecture sponsorships available. Sponsorship levels:

$2,500- Presenting Sponsor

• Benefits- name in title of event, logo/losting recognition on all print and digital material, digital ad, 20 tickets to the event, opportunity to speak before the performance begins
• FMV $600, tax deductible portion $1,900

$1,000- Mighy Oak Sponsor

• Benefits- logo/listing on all print and digital material, digital ad, 12 tickets to the event
• FMV- $350, tax decuctible portion $650

$500- Acorn Sponsor

• Benefits- logo/listing on all print and digital material, 8 tickets to the event
• FMV- $350, tax deductible portion $250

$250- Root Sponsor

• Logo/listing on digital materials, 4 tickets to the event
• FMV- $100, tax decuctible portion $150

For questions about this event, please contact Caroline Hutchinson at [email protected].

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